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Invest in yourself, invest in a sustainable future!
Invest in yourself, invest in a sustainable future!
ABOUT THE GREEN ECONOMY ACADEMY
It is a platform that I build for Youth Bridge Trust to share share my sustainability knowledge that covers 8 sectors. Feel free to connect if you are looking for a Green Economy/Climate Change/Net-zero e-learning content developer. mpact/Track record: Phase II that falls under the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES).
The Manzipreneurs ideation incubation program where 300 unemployed GRADUATE youth completed the Green Economy Academy over a period of 6 months and 71 new green business start-ups were created as a result of their exposure to Green Economy Opportunities. Click here to view the impact report.
WRC Manzipreneur Close out report_Final.pdfClick here to register for the next intake to learn more about Sustainable Development in the context of South Africa.
Each module consists of the following sections:
Overview: Understanding sectoral issues – see the big picture of how the world is changing and the impact of growth and rising consumer demand on the planets finite resources.
Challenges: Unpacking local climate change challenges
Solutions: Obtain a range of green solutions that can solve complex environmental, social and economic challenges. This includes local case studies.
Green Careers: Discover a broad range of both intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial careers in sustainability fields
Learn about the Sustainable Development Agenda
Discover careers in sustainability fields
Familiarize yourself with Green Industries and Green Technologies
Learn from local innovators
Learn about Sustainable Waste Management Practices
Learn about South Africa`s waste challenges and how they link with SDGs.
Discover careers in the waste sector
Learn about green technologies
Learn about Climate Smart Agriculture
Learn about South Africa`s food security challenges
Identify technological solutions
Discover business opportunities
Learn about Responsible Water Management
Learn about water shortages in South Africa
Build sectoral knowledge
Discovery careers in the water sector
Identify top water and sanitation technologies
Learn about Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency
Obtain industry insights and gain market intelligence
Understand global and local energy usage patterns
Understand the environmental and health problems associated with coal extraction and mining.
Identify energy efficiency measures
Learn about green buildings
Understand the concept of embodied energy
Understand and explain the principles and benefits from green building
Identify the characteristics of environmentally friendly building materials
Understand the purpose and range of green building rating systems and certifications
Building an entrepreneurial mind-set
Formulating your business idea
Start your business right by activating your success
*This module is only for those that register for the Green Economy Business Ideation and Enterprise Development Program.
*Bonus: Green Career Masterclass
*Bonus: Green Career Masterclass
Learn from the experts in Sustainability how to fast forward your career in sustainability!
Click here to enroll as a student
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